Apply now for mini-grants of up to $20,000 to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address prevention of childhood agricultural disease and injury. The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety plans to award three grants. Application deadline is Aug. 16, 2017.

Individuals affiliated with community-based organizations, public or private institutions, units of local or state government, or tribal government throughout the United States are eligible to apply for funds. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with NIOSH Agricultural Research Centers or universities on project design and evaluation. Priority will be given to organizations and junior faculty who are building their capacity in childhood agricultural health and safety, and those that generate new partnerships. 

Priority will be given to projects that:

For information on eligibility, how to improve your chances of being funded, submitting a proposal and frequently asked questions, go to: 

https://www.marshfieldresearch.org/nccrahs/mini-grants or contact Marsha Salzwedel, M.S., mailto:[email protected] 715-389-5226 or 1-800-662-6900 option 8.

Restrictions

There are restrictions on projects that will be funded. Restrictions include:

A list of previously funded projects is available for review on the NCCRAHS website. Priority topics have changed over time, so this list is not absolute as to what will or will not be funded; it is intended to act as a guide to the range of topics and scope of work.

Since 2002, 55 projects have been funded through the National Children's Center.

Source: National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety